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Black Holes

Black holes are fascinating astronomical objects with extremely strong gravitational forces that result from the collapse of massive stars or the accumulation of matter in dense regions of space. Here are some key points about black holes: 1. Formation: Black holes form when massive stars exhaust their nuclear fuel and undergo gravitational collapse. The core of the star collapses under its own gravity, causing the star to explode in a supernova. If the remaining core is massive enough, it continues to collapse, forming a black hole. 2. Event Horizon: Black holes have a region called the event horizon, which is the point of no return. Once an object crosses the event horizon, it is unable to escape the black hole's gravitational pull, even if it travels at the speed of light. The event horizon marks the boundary beyond which no information or light can escape. 3. Singularity: At the center of a black hole lies a singularity, a region of infinite density and spacetime curvature. Gen...